Exchange cursor under Windows - how it works

Here we show you how to replace the standard Windows cursor.

Find a new cursor

First you have to search for a nice cursor.

1. You can find many templates on deviantart.com. To do this, search for "Cursor Windows".
2. Download a cursor pack and unzip it.

Integrate the cursor in Windows

1. Right-click on the desktop and select "Customize" from the context menu.
2. On the left side you will find the entry "Change mouse pointer". The "Mouse Properties" will then open.
3. Click on the "Pointer" tab. There you will find a field called "Customize:". Double-click the mouse pointer one after the other and then select the new mouse pointer from the downloaded cursor pack.
4. Finally click on "Apply" and you have a new cursor.

With an additional program for the new cursor

It is even easier with the "CursorFX" program.

• The program provides you with a variety of different mouse pointers. Simply choose a cursor, select it and you're done. If you click on "More cursors", the developer will provide you with more mouse pointers to download.

This practical tip was carried out under Windows 7. You can find out how to personalize your Windows 8 start screen in this practical tip.